Who ever read my last post, please forgive me. I'm sorry that I was so ignorant and negative. I…read moredon't know how to erase it. I just feel that not all disability is a disability, and that it may just be the way the world looks at it. Chapel Haven West was not a bad place, it's the medical system that I don't like. I may have some disagreements or even feel that they don't understand. I realize that it takes a certain kind of awareness to understand. I still learned a lot about my self. I felt pretty different. I was older and there was a lot of immaturity. It was a fun adventure.

From the owner: Empowering individuals with developmental and social disabilities to live independent, happy lives…read moresince 1972.

Eva is a great instructor!…read more I took the Firearms Safety and Basic Pistol Shooting Course. It was $135 for 5 hours of instruction. There were 9 participants and two instructors (Eva herself and a young man named Elias). 2 or so hours were spent in the classroom, 2 or so hours on the range (it was at an outdoor range near Tucson). Instructor: Eva is super nice! I was a bit worried before I took the course that I would be intimidated and get stressed out but Eva is so sweet and was joking all the time, which made the class super chill and fun. Other participants: There were some very nice older ladies, some elderly gentlemen, and two 30-somethings. They were all nice. Most of them were shooting for the first time. What was covered in the classroom: Basic safety rules when handling a gun. How to load and unload it. How to aim and shoot. The different parts of the gun and how they work. The different parts of the cartridge and how it works. Some other things. What happened on the range: We split up into two groups. One group was instructed by Eva, the other by Elias. I was in Eva's group. The participants took turns and got personal instructions. Eva told us what to do, watched us, and corrected our grip, stance, aiming, etc. I shot 5 times and about 40 rounds total. Btw, you need to bring your own ammunition or buy it from Eva (it's not included in the price of the course). First, I shot a .22 caliber (forgot the name), then two different 9mm calibers (a Glock 19 and a S&W Shield), then two revolvers of different sizes (forgot the names). Some people brought their own guns but it is not necessary to do so; you can use Eva's. Breaks: During classroom time, Eva did a break every hour for people to get a snack or go to the bathroom. During range time, since participants take turns, you can just go to the bathroom or whatever when it is someone else's turn. Eva also provided some snacks (granola bars, water, and gatorade). But I recommend you bring your own snacks unless you had a big breakfast. I recommend this course. I think all participants had a good time.

When I decided to go to high school, I was already 18 and my education had only gone as far as the…read more3rd grade. It was honestly terrifying to get started when I was so far behind, but the amazing office staff at Compass walked me through the entire sign up process with endless patience. Not once was I ever made to feel inferior or like a waste of time by any of the teachers or students. All of the classes were well paced so I was never left behind and the staff always made time to help me wherever they could. The teachers all did everything they could to help me get to where I needed to be, and now, after 3 years, I was able to graduate in May 2019! I could never have done it without everyone's help at Compass High School!

This school is no less than a Godsend. My child was so bored by public High School that he refused…read moreto go back. He tried online school, and spent a year doing nothing under the guise of doing schoolwork on his laptop. Since finding Compass, he is EAGER to go to school. I will be forever grateful to the founders and all the people at Compass!